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In Memory of Rosalie Carpenter
IN MEMORY OF
Rosalie Carpenter
It is with great sadness that I announce my dear friend Rosalie
Carpenter 89 passed away on May 26th 2010. Rosalie was a great
activist who was with LCA from the very beginning. I remember
Rosalie at LCA’s very first civil disobedience action. We took
over the San Bernardino Mayors and council offices. The San
Bernardino city shelter had been selling animals to research for
over 30 years but because of Rosalie and others putting their
own freedom on the line the city stopped the practice of pound
seizure. By Rosalie’s actions that day, countless dogs and cats
were spared a life of unimaginable pain at the hands of
vivisectionists.
I will never forget the petite little English woman whose
British accent would brighten even the darkest nights. Rosalie’s
eagerness, her passion and compassion and enthusiasm was
inspiring to everyone around her. She was always there for me,
LCA and the animals. No matter the weather or the distances
traveled you could count on Rosalie to be there for the animals.
She was a tireless advocate on their behalf. She always had my
back and for that I will be forever grateful.
Rosalie touched the lives of everyone who was privileged enough
to have known her. She will be dearly missed but never
forgotten. Rosalie’s spirit lives on in the hearts and minds of
everyone who stands up for the animals. Rosalie spent her life
making a difference and bringing peace to all beings. May she
finally find some of the peace she brought to so many others.
Rosalie is survived by her sons Roger and Mark and grandsons
David and Daniel.
I will miss you my dear friend. LCA will honor your memory by
continuing to fight until every cage is empty.
Sincerely,
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